The speaker expresses concern about the practice of widespread postal voting and how it may affect the accuracy and integrity of election results in the longer term. They also discuss the downsides of virtual meetings and the importance of preparation for public speaking.
The 2018 midterm elections results contradict with the historical tendency of the party in power losing seats in Congress. Additionally, certain signs of a repudiation of the Republican party may be present.
There are indications that Republicans might be making pickups in seats that were typically easy wins for the Democratic party due to gerrymandering and shifting voter sentiment, as seen in the results in Florida during the midterms.
The failure to pass voting rights bills could change how we think about elections and fairness, causing frustration among Democratic voters who want increased effort towards finding solutions.
The importance of voting and registering people to vote is crucial for maintaining democracy, and denying bodily autonomy is a stark issue that affects everyone.